New IHG One Rewards Members Earn 3,000 Bonus Points on Their First Stay
If you’re not already a member of the IHG Hotels One Rewards loyalty program, here’s a great reason to join. With this IHG new member offer, simply complete a one-night stay within 21 days of joining and earn 3,000 bonus points to use toward your next reservation.
Joining is free and signing up is easy. With over 6,000 properties worldwide across brands like Kimpton, InterContinental, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza, and Holiday Inn, the hard part is deciding where to stay.
How to Claim Your 3,000 Bonus Points
- You must enroll through the official IHG New Member Offer registration landing page to link the offer to your new IHG One Rewards account.
- Make your reservation directly with IHG using your new member number.
- Check out of your hotel on or before your 21st day of membership to automatically trigger the 3,000-point credit.
The Fine Print: Rules to Keep in Mind
To make sure your bonus points post smoothly, watch out for these key terms:
- The 21-day window starts the exact day you enroll. Make sure you sign up when you have an upcoming trip already planned within the next three weeks.
- Minimum Spend: Your stay must be a “Promotion Eligible Qualifying Stay” with a net room spend exceeding $30 USD per night (or local currency equivalent).
- Direct Bookings Only: Stays booked through third-party sites like Expedia, Booking.com, or Agoda will not qualify.
- Cash Stays Only: Reward Nights (points redemptions) and points + cash bookings are excluded from earning this welcome bonus.
- One-Time Bonus: This offer can be redeemed exactly once per new member account for a maximum of 3,000 bonus points.
Pro Tip: “Triple Dip” for Maximum Value
The absolute best part about this welcome bonus is that it often stacks with IHG’s other active promotions. For example, a room sale which requires cash payment can usually be coupled (tripled?) with a bonus points offer that requires cash payment PLUS this offer, if you’re a new member. Just make sure to meet all the requirements of each offer (booking dates, stay dates, payment requirements, etc.)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How long does it take for the 3,000 bonus points to post?
While points often post within a few days of checking out, IHG’s official terms state that you should allow up to 6 weeks for the 3,000 bonus points to reflect in your account balance.
Can existing IHG One Rewards members get this 3,000-point offer?
No. This specific promotion is strictly an onboarding incentive for newly enrolled members who sign up through the promotional landing page. Existing members should check their account dashboard for targeted bonus points promotions.
What can I redeem 3,000 IHG points for?
While 3,000 points won’t cover a full luxury hotel night on its own, it gives you a huge head start! You can use points toward standard Reward Nights (which start as low as 10,000 points at select properties), use them for Points & Cash redemptions, or save them for gift cards and partner redemptions.
